NewKiwi1 Posted September 30, 2011 Report Share Posted September 30, 2011 Hello. One of my oranda's wen and "cheeks" are starting to cover its eyes. He is having more trouble feeding than the rest of the orandas and is also bumping into things. I've read on different forums that some people trim the wens themselves or get it done by a vet. I can't imagine doing this procedure myself as I'd be afraid to harm the fish, its eyes and of the possibility of infection and pain. Does anyone know of a vet in the greater Wellington area who might be able to do this procedure? Thanks for any advice. Here is a link to the type of surgery in question: http://thegab.org/Veterinary-Procedures/panda-paws-wen-trim-surgery.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcanine Posted October 6, 2011 Report Share Posted October 6, 2011 my orandas wen covers 3/4 of his eyes (my profile pic) but i would never trim it for the risk of the things you said, infection etc. sorry i dont know a vet, but my mine has no issues eating as he goes along the bottom sucking stuff up while the others fight up the top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewKiwi1 Posted October 14, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2011 Thanks for this. As long as he stays nice and plump I'm not too worried about feeding but I hate to see him swimming full-speed into the pond walls. I'm afraid he may not be the smartest in the bunch :love: Your oranda in the picture is gorgeous btw! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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